Was originally to be located on a roofline of the Florence Cathedral
A statue of the biblical hero and king David
The statue is 14 feet 13 inches tall.
Shows David after his victory over Goliath the giant
Summary: The statue David was originally started by the sculptor Agostino di Duccio, but he gave up on the project to Antonio Rossellino, and he gave it to Michelangelo. This is Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture. This statue shows the hero David after he killed the giant Goliath. It shows the progress made with art during the Renaissance. Until the Renaissance, sculptures didn't have very much detail.
Date: created 1501-1504
Location: Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy
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Summary: The statue David was originally started by the sculptor Agostino di Duccio, but he gave up on the project to Antonio Rossellino, and he gave it to Michelangelo. This is Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture. This statue shows the hero David after he killed the giant Goliath. It shows the progress made with art during the Renaissance. Until the Renaissance, sculptures didn't have very much detail.